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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 297 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 297 and 163.71 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 297 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/297 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 297 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 48,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621.87/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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