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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 297.21 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 297.21 and 167.97 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 297.21 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/297.21 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 297.21 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 49,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,922.36/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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