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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 246.90 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 246.90 and 103.92 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 246.90 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/246.90 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 246.90 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 25,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.85/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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