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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.48 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.48 and 103.66 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.48 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.48 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.48 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 25,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.12/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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