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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.07 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.07 and 56.47 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.07 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.07 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.07 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 13,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951.57/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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