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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 246.74 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 246.74 and 73.19 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 246.74 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/246.74 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 246.74 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 18,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058.53/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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