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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.26 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.26 and 49.28 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.26 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.26 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.26 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 12,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.55/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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