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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 226.28 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 226.28 and 98.45 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 226.28 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/226.28 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 226.28 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 22,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.77/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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