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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 246.96 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 246.96 and 68.39 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 246.96 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/246.96 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 246.96 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 16,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889.59/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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