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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.61 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.61 and 73.06 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.61 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.61 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.61 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 18,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017.33/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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