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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 297.90 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 297.90 and 164.19 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 297.90 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/297.90 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 297.90 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 48,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,912.20/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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