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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.12 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.12 and 55.88 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.12 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.12 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.12 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 13,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753.19/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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