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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 232.01 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 232.01 and 98.17 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 232.01 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/232.01 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 232.01 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 22,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775.93/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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