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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 247.41 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 247.41 and 73.58 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 247.41 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/247.41 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 247.41 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 18,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204.43/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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