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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.34 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.34 and 68.05 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.34 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.34 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.34 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 16,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763.44/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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