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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 297.35 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 297.35 and 121.08 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 297.35 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/297.35 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 297.35 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 36,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,003.14/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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