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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.82 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.82 and 49.89 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.82 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.82 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.82 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 12,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263.96/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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