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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 245.91 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 245.91 and 49.94 is: 74.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 245.91 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/245.91 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 245.91 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 12,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279.94/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.91

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