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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 247.20 and 56.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 247.20 and 56.59 is: 84.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 247.20 = 56.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/247.20 = 56.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 247.20 × 56.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 13,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.05/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.88

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