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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 247.05 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 247.05 and 49.15 is: 73.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 247.05 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/247.05 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 247.05 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 12,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,141.89/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.70

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