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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.70 and 48.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.70 and 48.26 is: 72.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.70 = 48.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.70 = 48.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.70 × 48.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 11,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,856.25/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.36

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