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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 247.26 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 247.26 and 56.61 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 247.26 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/247.26 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 247.26 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 13,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,996.01/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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