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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 247.05 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 247.05 and 49.15 is: 73.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 247.05 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/247.05 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 247.05 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 12,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,143.19/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.73

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