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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.27 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.27 and 98.27 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.27 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.27 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.27 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 22,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332.81/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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