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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 225.96 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 225.96 and 98.26 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 225.96 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/225.96 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 225.96 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 22,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201.90/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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