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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 246.99 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 246.99 and 61.91 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 246.99 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/246.99 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 246.99 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 15,291.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291.15/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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