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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.94 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.94 and 167.82 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.94 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.94 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.94 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 49,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832.47/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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