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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 297.47 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 297.47 and 166.18 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 297.47 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/297.47 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 297.47 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 49,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433.56/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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