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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.38 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.38 and 68.82 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.38 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.38 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.38 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 17,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024.69/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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