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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 296.67 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 296.67 and 121.17 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 296.67 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/296.67 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 296.67 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 35,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,947.50/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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