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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 232.41 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 232.41 and 98.49 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 232.41 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/232.41 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 232.41 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 22,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.06/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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