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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.84 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.84 and 103.68 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.84 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.84 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.84 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 25,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592.37/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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