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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 247.01 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 247.01 and 73.33 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 247.01 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/247.01 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 247.01 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 18,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113.24/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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