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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.40 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.40 and 56.05 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.40 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.40 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.40 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 13,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,810.72/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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