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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.92 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.92 and 48.43 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.92 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.92 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.92 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 11,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,909.91/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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