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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 246.16 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 246.16 and 48.56 is: 72.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 246.16 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/246.16 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 246.16 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 11,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.53/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.83

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