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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 247.37 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 247.37 and 68.79 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 247.37 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/247.37 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 247.37 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 17,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016.24/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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