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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 246.15 and 55.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 246.15 and 55.85 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 246.15 = 55.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/246.15 = 55.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 246.15 × 55.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 13,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,746.25/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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