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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.54 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.54 and 49 is: 73.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.54 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.54 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.54 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 11,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,982.46/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.51

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