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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 247.26 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 247.26 and 73.55 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 247.26 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/247.26 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 247.26 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 18,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,184.74/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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