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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 246.46 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 246.46 and 48.76 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 246.46 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/246.46 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 246.46 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 12,017.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,017.39/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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