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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.79 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.79 and 48.27 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.79 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.79 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.79 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 11,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864.31/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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