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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.38 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.38 and 68.07 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.38 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.38 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.38 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 16,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,770.75/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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