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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 246.73 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 246.73 and 103.55 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 246.73 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/246.73 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 246.73 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 25,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547.86/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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