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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 246.07 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 246.07 and 48.47 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 246.07 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/246.07 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 246.07 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 11,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,926.77/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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