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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 246.38 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 246.38 and 54.54 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 246.38 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/246.38 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 246.38 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 13,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437.29/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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