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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.49 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.49 and 73.65 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.49 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.49 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.49 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 18,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,227.82/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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