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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.32 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.32 and 104.15 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.32 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.32 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.32 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 25,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.14/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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