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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 245.89 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 245.89 and 59.86 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 245.89 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/245.89 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 245.89 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 14,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718.98/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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