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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 246.93 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 246.93 and 103.72 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 246.93 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/246.93 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 246.93 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 25,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.58/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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