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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 246.72 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 246.72 and 56.37 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 246.72 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/246.72 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 246.72 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 13,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,907.61/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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