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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.05 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.05 and 56.46 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.05 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.05 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.05 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 13,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,948.44/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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