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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 246.94 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 246.94 and 104.08 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 246.94 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/246.94 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 246.94 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 25,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701.52/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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