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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.49 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.49 and 73.04 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.49 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.49 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.49 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 18,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003.63/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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