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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 246.44 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 246.44 and 61.63 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 246.44 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/246.44 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 246.44 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 15,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187.64/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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