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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 297.15 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 297.15 and 174.26 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 297.15 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/297.15 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 297.15 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 51,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,781.36/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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