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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 247.48 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 247.48 and 104.00 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 247.48 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/247.48 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 247.48 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 25,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,736.42/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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