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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246.14 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246.14 and 55.92 is: 83.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246.14 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246.14 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246.14 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 13,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,765.00/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.85

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