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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 246.82 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 246.82 and 61.82 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 246.82 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/246.82 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 246.82 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 15,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257.18/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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