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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 247.41 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 247.41 and 73.53 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 247.41 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/247.41 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 247.41 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 18,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.06/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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