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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 232.84 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 232.84 and 98.80 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 232.84 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/232.84 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 232.84 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 23,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004.35/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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