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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 246.83 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 246.83 and 49.01 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 246.83 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/246.83 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 246.83 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 12,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.66/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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