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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.64 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.64 and 61.77 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.64 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.64 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.64 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 15,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233.57/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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