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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.27 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.27 and 103.43 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.27 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.27 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.27 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 25,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470.45/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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