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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.71 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.71 and 68.27 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.71 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.71 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.71 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 16,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841.83/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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