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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.51 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.51 and 55.28 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.51 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.51 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.51 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 13,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682.97/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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