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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 246.36 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 246.36 and 103.37 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 246.36 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/246.36 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 246.36 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 25,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,465.00/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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