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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 246.62 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 246.62 and 68.39 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 246.62 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/246.62 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 246.62 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 16,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866.34/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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