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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 274.11 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 274.11 and 163.82 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 274.11 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/274.11 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 274.11 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 44,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.70/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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