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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.39 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.39 and 68.75 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.39 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.39 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.39 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 17,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008.06/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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