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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.40 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.40 and 50.96 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.40 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.40 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.40 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 12,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607.50/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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