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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.81 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.81 and 68.38 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.81 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.81 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.81 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 16,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,876.87/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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