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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.59, 246.87 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.59, 246.87 and 61.83 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.59 : 246.87 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.59/246.87 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.59x = 246.87 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.59x = 15,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263.97/164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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