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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.21 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.21 and 49.26 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.21 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.21 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.21 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 12,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.56/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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