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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.04 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.04 and 98.24 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.04 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.04 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.04 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 22,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795.61/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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