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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.38 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.38 and 73 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.38 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.38 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.38 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 17,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985.74/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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