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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 247.05 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 247.05 and 56.48 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 247.05 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/247.05 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 247.05 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 13,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.21/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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