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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 231.97 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 231.97 and 98.17 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 231.97 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/231.97 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 231.97 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 22,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772.49/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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