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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 226.05 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 226.05 and 98.29 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 226.05 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/226.05 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 226.05 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 22,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.45/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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