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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.42 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.42 and 56.01 is: 84.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.42 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.42 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.42 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 13,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801.98/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.02

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