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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 246.95 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 246.95 and 103.78 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 246.95 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/246.95 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 246.95 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 25,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628.65/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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