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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 246.92 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 246.92 and 73.32 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 246.92 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/246.92 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 246.92 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 18,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103.81/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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