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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 247.24 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 247.24 and 68.62 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 247.24 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/247.24 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 247.24 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 16,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965.61/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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