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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.95 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.95 and 73.30 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.95 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.95 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.95 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 18,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101.44/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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