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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 247.43 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 247.43 and 68.73 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 247.43 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/247.43 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 247.43 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 17,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005.86/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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