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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.57 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.57 and 48.84 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.57 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.57 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.57 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 12,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042.48/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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