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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.82 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.82 and 68.32 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.82 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.82 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.82 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 16,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862.74/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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