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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 247.13 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 247.13 and 103.54 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 247.13 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/247.13 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 247.13 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 25,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587.84/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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