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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 247.35 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 247.35 and 56.67 is: 85.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 247.35 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/247.35 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 247.35 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 14,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017.32/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.03

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