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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 226.31 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 226.31 and 98.47 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 226.31 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/226.31 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 226.31 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 22,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.54/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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