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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.91 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.91 and 61.94 is: 92.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.91 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.91 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.91 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 15,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293.61/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.88

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