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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.70 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.70 and 98.74 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.70 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.70 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.70 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 22,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975.72/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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