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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 246.31 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 246.31 and 55.97 is: 83.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 246.31 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/246.31 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 246.31 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 13,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785.52/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.96

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