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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 296.84 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 296.84 and 174.27 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 296.84 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/296.84 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 296.84 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 51,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727.95/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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