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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 246.34 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 246.34 and 68.02 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 246.34 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/246.34 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 246.34 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 16,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754.93/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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