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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 246.21 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 246.21 and 55.93 is: 83.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 246.21 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/246.21 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 246.21 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 13,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770.53/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.91

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