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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 226.17 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 226.17 and 98.41 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 226.17 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/226.17 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 226.17 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 22,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.39/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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