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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246 and 103.20 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 25,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,387.20/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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