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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.06 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.06 and 174.10 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.06 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.06 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.06 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 51,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,718.15/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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