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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.90 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.90 and 55.75 is: 83.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.90 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.90 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.90 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 13,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.86/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.57

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