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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 246.39 and 48.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 246.39 and 48.68 is: 73.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 246.39 = 48.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/246.39 = 48.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 246.39 × 48.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 11,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,994.27/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.03

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