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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.40 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.40 and 161.56 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.40 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.40 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.40 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 47,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886.38/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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