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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.83 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.83 and 48.98 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.83 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.83 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.83 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 12,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088.25/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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