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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.39 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.39 and 54.56 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.39 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.39 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.39 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 13,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442.01/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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