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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 296.82 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 296.82 and 165.65 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 296.82 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/296.82 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 296.82 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 49,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166.75/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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