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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.31 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.31 and 56.63 is: 84.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.31 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.31 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.31 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 14,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003.65/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.96

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