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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 247.25 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 247.25 and 73.43 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 247.25 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/247.25 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 247.25 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 18,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156.14/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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