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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 246.01 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 246.01 and 55.81 is: 83.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 246.01 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/246.01 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 246.01 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 13,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.06/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.69

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