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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 245.98 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 245.98 and 103.23 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 245.98 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/245.98 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 245.98 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 25,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392.52/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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