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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 246.20 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 246.20 and 48.59 is: 72.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 246.20 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/246.20 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 246.20 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 11,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,962.23/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.86

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