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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 246.48 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 246.48 and 72.93 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 246.48 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/246.48 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 246.48 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 17,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.44/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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