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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 225.98 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 225.98 and 98.24 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 225.98 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/225.98 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 225.98 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 22,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199.78/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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