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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.71 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.71 and 56.28 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.71 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.71 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.71 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 13,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,884.84/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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