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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.47 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.47 and 56.07 is: 84.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.47 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.47 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.47 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 13,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,819.29/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.12

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