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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.68 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.68 and 103.44 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.68 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.68 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.68 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 25,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.58/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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