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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 296.65 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 296.65 and 168.15 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 296.65 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/296.65 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 296.65 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 49,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.70/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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