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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 247.12 and 56.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 247.12 and 56.53 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 247.12 = 56.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/247.12 = 56.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 247.12 × 56.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 13,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.86/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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