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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 246.15 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 246.15 and 55.89 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 246.15 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/246.15 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 246.15 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 13,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,757.94/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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