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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.50 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.50 and 68.78 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.50 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.50 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.50 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 17,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023.05/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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