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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 246.06 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 246.06 and 103.24 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 246.06 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/246.06 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 246.06 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 25,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,403.23/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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