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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.64 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.64 and 68.25 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.64 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.64 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.64 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 16,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833.18/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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