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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 247.14 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 247.14 and 68.61 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 247.14 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/247.14 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 247.14 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 16,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.28/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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