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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.38 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.38 and 102.84 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.38 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.38 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.38 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 25,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234.88/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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