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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 226.67 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 226.67 and 98.79 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 226.67 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/226.67 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 226.67 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 22,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392.24/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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