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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.37, 246.59 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.37, 246.59 and 61.73 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.37 : 246.59 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.37/246.59 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.37x = 246.59 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.37x = 15,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220.46/164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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