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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 247.05 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 247.05 and 103.88 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 247.05 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/247.05 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 247.05 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 25,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664.17/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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