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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 246.73 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 246.73 and 73.17 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 246.73 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/246.73 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 246.73 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 18,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052.00/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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