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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 246.77 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 246.77 and 61.77 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 246.77 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/246.77 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 246.77 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 15,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242.67/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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