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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.72 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.72 and 49.81 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.72 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.72 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.72 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 12,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,239.31/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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