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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.20, 296.34 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.20, 296.34 and 168.12 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.20 : 296.34 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.20/296.34 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.20x = 296.34 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.20x = 49,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,820.68/198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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