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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.83 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.83 and 73.20 is: 109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.83 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.83 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.83 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 18,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067.96/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.82

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