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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 246.68 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 246.68 and 61.76 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 246.68 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/246.68 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 246.68 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 15,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235.50/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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