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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.18 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.18 and 111.63 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.18 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.18 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.18 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 33,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172.72/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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