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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.65 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.65 and 73.17 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.65 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.65 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.65 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 18,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047.01/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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