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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 296.52 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 296.52 and 167.44 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 296.52 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/296.52 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 296.52 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 49,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649.31/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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