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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.66 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.66 and 73.23 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.66 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.66 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.66 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 18,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062.91/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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