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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 245.81 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 245.81 and 102.36 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 245.81 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/245.81 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 245.81 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 25,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160.60/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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