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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 297 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 297 and 162.72 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 297 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/297 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 297 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 48,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327.84/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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