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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.58 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.58 and 167.11 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.58 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.58 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.58 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 45,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717.95/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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