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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 271.78 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 271.78 and 179.58 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 271.78 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/271.78 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 271.78 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 48,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806.25/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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