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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.78 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.78 and 96.03 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.78 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.78 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.78 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 23,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698.28/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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