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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.29 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.29 and 56 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.29 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.29 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.29 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 13,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,792.24/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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