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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.73 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.73 and 106.74 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.73 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.73 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.73 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 31,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672.96/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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