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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 247.08 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 247.08 and 103.86 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 247.08 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/247.08 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 247.08 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 25,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.73/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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