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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 227.51 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 227.51 and 98.50 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 227.51 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/227.51 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 227.51 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 22,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.74/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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