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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 247.32 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 247.32 and 68.70 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 247.32 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/247.32 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 247.32 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 16,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.88/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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