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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 226.12 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 226.12 and 98.38 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 226.12 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/226.12 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 226.12 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 22,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245.69/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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