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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 274.22 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 274.22 and 166.17 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 274.22 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/274.22 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 274.22 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 45,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567.14/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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