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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.45 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.45 and 61.59 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.45 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.45 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.45 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 15,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178.55/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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