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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 247.04 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 247.04 and 49.14 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 247.04 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/247.04 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 247.04 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 12,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139.17/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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