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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 246.75 and 48.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 246.75 and 48.96 is: 73.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 246.75 = 48.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/246.75 = 48.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 246.75 × 48.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 12,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080.69/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.41

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