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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 246.09 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 246.09 and 54.41 is: 81.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 246.09 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/246.09 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 246.09 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 13,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,388.53/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.55

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