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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.80 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.80 and 73.16 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.80 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.80 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.80 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 18,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055.89/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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