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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 247.03 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 247.03 and 73.37 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 247.03 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/247.03 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 247.03 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 18,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123.36/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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