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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.69 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.69 and 61.80 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.69 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.69 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.69 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 15,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245.44/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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