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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.50 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.50 and 61.63 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.50 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.50 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.50 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 15,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191.80/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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