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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 232.04 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 232.04 and 98.21 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 232.04 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/232.04 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 232.04 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 22,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787.00/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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