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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.46 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.46 and 56.72 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.46 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.46 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.46 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 14,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035.93/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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