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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 246.38 and 50.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 246.38 and 50.26 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 246.38 = 50.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/246.38 = 50.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 246.38 × 50.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 12,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383.06/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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