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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 246.59 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 246.59 and 73.04 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 246.59 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/246.59 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 246.59 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 18,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009.34/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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