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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.57 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.57 and 103.45 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.57 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.57 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.57 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 25,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.67/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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