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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 246.34 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 246.34 and 103.14 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 246.34 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/246.34 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 246.34 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 25,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.51/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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