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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 232.44 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 232.44 and 98.50 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 232.44 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/232.44 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 232.44 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 22,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895.34/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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