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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 247.20 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 247.20 and 56.54 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 247.20 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/247.20 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 247.20 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 13,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977.31/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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