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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 226.28 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 226.28 and 94.04 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 226.28 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/226.28 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 226.28 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 21,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.24/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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