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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.80 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.80 and 98.79 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.80 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.80 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.80 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 22,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404.72/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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