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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.61 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.61 and 61.67 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.61 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.61 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.61 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 15,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209.29/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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