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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 247.02 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 247.02 and 56.52 is: 84.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 247.02 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/247.02 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 247.02 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 13,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961.57/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.74

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