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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 246.17 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 246.17 and 72.73 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 246.17 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/246.17 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 246.17 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 17,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903.94/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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