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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.22 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.22 and 61.50 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.22 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.22 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.22 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 15,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142.53/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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