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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 296.70 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 296.70 and 167.59 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 296.70 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/296.70 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 296.70 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 49,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,723.95/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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