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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 227.38 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 227.38 and 98.41 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 227.38 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/227.38 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 227.38 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 22,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.22/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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