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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 246.29 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 246.29 and 61.52 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 246.29 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/246.29 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 246.29 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 15,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.22/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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