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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 246.52 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 246.52 and 68.08 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 246.52 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/246.52 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 246.52 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 16,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783.08/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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