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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.72 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.72 and 48.92 is: 73.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.72 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.72 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.72 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 12,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069.78/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.38

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