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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.72 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.72 and 73.21 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.72 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.72 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.72 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 18,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062.37/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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