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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 247.14 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 247.14 and 56.58 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 247.14 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/247.14 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 247.14 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 13,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.18/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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