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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 247 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 247 and 54.96 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 247 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/247 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 247 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 13,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.12/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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