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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.37, 246.52 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.37, 246.52 and 73.02 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.37 : 246.52 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.37/246.52 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.37x = 246.52 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.37x = 18,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,000.89/164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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