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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 225.84 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 225.84 and 98.20 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 225.84 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/225.84 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 225.84 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 22,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177.49/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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