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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.13 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.13 and 73.47 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.13 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.13 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.13 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 18,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156.27/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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