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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.52 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.52 and 61.68 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.52 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.52 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.52 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 15,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203.81/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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