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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 272.99 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 272.99 and 167.12 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 272.99 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/272.99 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 272.99 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 45,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622.17/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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