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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 297.44 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 297.44 and 160.08 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 297.44 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/297.44 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 297.44 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 47,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612.88/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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