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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.91 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.91 and 61.89 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.91 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.91 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.91 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 15,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281.11/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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