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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 246.56 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 246.56 and 54.69 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 246.56 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/246.56 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 246.56 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 13,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484.71/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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