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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.32 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.32 and 56.75 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.32 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.32 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.32 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 14,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035.41/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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