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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 226.08 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 226.08 and 98.32 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 226.08 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/226.08 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 226.08 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 22,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.19/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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