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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 246.98 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 246.98 and 73.48 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 246.98 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/246.98 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 246.98 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 18,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148.09/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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