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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.76 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.76 and 73.21 is: 109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.76 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.76 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.76 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 18,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065.09/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.85

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