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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.34 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.34 and 61.55 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.34 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.34 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.34 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 15,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.92/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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