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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.28 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.28 and 103.30 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.28 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.28 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.28 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 25,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.72/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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