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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 232.17 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 232.17 and 98.31 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 232.17 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/232.17 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 232.17 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 22,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824.63/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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