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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.71 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.71 and 61.72 is: 92.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.71 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.71 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.71 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 15,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225.40/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.58

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