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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.39 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.39 and 56.72 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.39 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.39 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.39 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 14,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.44/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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