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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.44 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.44 and 98.44 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.44 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.44 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.44 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 22,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387.69/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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