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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 227.29 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 227.29 and 98.32 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 227.29 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/227.29 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 227.29 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 22,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347.15/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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