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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 247.25 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 247.25 and 103.97 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 247.25 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/247.25 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 247.25 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 25,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707.46/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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