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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.90 and 56.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.90 and 56.39 is: 84.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.90 = 56.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.90 = 56.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.90 × 56.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 13,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.31/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.58

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