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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 226.18 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 226.18 and 98.42 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 226.18 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/226.18 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 226.18 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 22,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.64/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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