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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 226.06 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 226.06 and 98.30 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 226.06 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/226.06 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 226.06 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 22,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221.70/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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