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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 246.98 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 246.98 and 49.09 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 246.98 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/246.98 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 246.98 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 12,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123.39/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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