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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 246.40 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 246.40 and 61.56 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 246.40 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/246.40 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 246.40 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 15,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168.38/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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