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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 296.73 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 296.73 and 167.52 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 296.73 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/296.73 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 296.73 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 49,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,708.21/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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