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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.30 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.30 and 167.34 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.30 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.30 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.30 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 49,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,750.18/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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