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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 246.69 and 56.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 246.69 and 56.29 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 246.69 = 56.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/246.69 = 56.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 246.69 × 56.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 13,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,884.95/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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