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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 232.27 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 232.27 and 98.43 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 232.27 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/232.27 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 232.27 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 22,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.51/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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