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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.62 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.62 and 68.20 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.62 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.62 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.62 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 16,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.48/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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