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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 226.82 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 226.82 and 97.98 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 226.82 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/226.82 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 226.82 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 22,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223.82/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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