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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.05 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.05 and 59.97 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.05 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.05 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.05 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 14,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755.42/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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