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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 247.07 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 247.07 and 68.52 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 247.07 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/247.07 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 247.07 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 16,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.24/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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