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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.42 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.42 and 56.79 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.42 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.42 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.42 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 14,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050.98/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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