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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 246.39 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 246.39 and 56.02 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 246.39 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/246.39 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 246.39 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 13,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.03/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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