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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.20 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.20 and 67.88 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.20 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.20 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.20 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 16,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712.06/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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