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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 247.13 and 49.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 247.13 and 49.17 is: 73.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 247.13 = 49.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/247.13 = 49.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 247.13 × 49.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 12,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151.51/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.77

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