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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 246.17 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 246.17 and 55.98 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 246.17 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/246.17 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 246.17 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 13,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780.32/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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