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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 246.51 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 246.51 and 61.61 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 246.51 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/246.51 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 246.51 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 15,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187.48/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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