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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.51 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.51 and 85.27 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.51 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.51 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.51 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 21,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.91/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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