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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.54 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.54 and 103.43 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.54 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.54 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.54 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 25,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.63/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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