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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 296.88 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 296.88 and 174.08 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 296.88 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/296.88 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 296.88 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 51,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680.87/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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