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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 246.98 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 246.98 and 56.44 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 246.98 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/246.98 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 246.98 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 13,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939.07/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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