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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.73 and 56.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.73 and 56.32 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.73 = 56.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.73 = 56.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.73 × 56.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 13,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895.83/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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