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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 246.04 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 246.04 and 54.33 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 246.04 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/246.04 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 246.04 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 13,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366.76/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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