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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 246.14 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 246.14 and 66.68 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 246.14 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/246.14 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 246.14 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 16,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411.05/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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