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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.39 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.39 and 56.04 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.39 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.39 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.39 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 13,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807.70/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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