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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 246.65 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 246.65 and 73.10 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 246.65 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/246.65 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 246.65 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 18,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,030.37/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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