Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

6, 16, 29, 62, 121, ?

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  1. 283
  2. 246
  3. 238
  4. 264

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Option 2 : 246
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The pattern followed here is:

6 × 2  + 4 = 16

16 × 2 - 3 = 29

29 × 2 + 4 = 62

62 × 2 - 3 = 121 

121 × 2 + 4 = 246

Hence, the correct answer is "246".
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