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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.32 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.32 and 103.95 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.32 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.32 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.32 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 25,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,708.91/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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