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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 247 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 247 and 73.38 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 247 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/247 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 247 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 18,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124.86/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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