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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 246.96 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 246.96 and 73.49 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 246.96 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/246.96 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 246.96 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 18,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147.86/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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