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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.54 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.54 and 56.24 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.54 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.54 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.54 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 13,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.41/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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