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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 296.72 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 296.72 and 167.68 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 296.72 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/296.72 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 296.72 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 49,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754.01/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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