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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 245.93 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 245.93 and 55.75 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 245.93 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/245.93 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 245.93 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 13,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710.60/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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