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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.66 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.66 and 61.78 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.66 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.66 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.66 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 15,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.65/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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