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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 246.02 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 246.02 and 72.73 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 246.02 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/246.02 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 246.02 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 17,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891.44/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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