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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 247.05 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 247.05 and 67.18 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 247.05 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/247.05 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 247.05 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 16,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596.82/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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