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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.99 and 68.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.99 and 68.47 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.99 = 68.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.99 = 68.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.99 × 68.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 16,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.41/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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