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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.34 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.34 and 55.23 is: 82.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.34 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.34 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.34 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 13,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,661.19/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.84

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