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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.67, 225.90 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.67, 225.90 and 98.21 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.67 : 225.90 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.67/225.90 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.67x = 225.90 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.67x = 22,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.64/163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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