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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.76 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.76 and 73.19 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.76 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.76 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.76 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 18,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.80/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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