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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.52 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.52 and 56.15 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.52 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.52 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.52 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 13,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842.57/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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