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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.80 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.80 and 98.18 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.80 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.80 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.80 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 22,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.92/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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