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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.70 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.70 and 68.24 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.70 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.70 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.70 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 16,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834.81/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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