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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.11, 295.59 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.11, 295.59 and 168.89 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.11 : 295.59 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.11/295.59 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.11x = 295.59 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.11x = 49,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,921.35/198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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