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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 246.34 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 246.34 and 103.44 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 246.34 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/246.34 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 246.34 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 25,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,481.41/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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