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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.16 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.16 and 55.94 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.16 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.16 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.16 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 13,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770.19/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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