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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.60 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.60 and 68.34 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.60 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.60 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.60 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 16,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.64/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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