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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.48 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.48 and 111.69 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.48 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.48 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.48 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 33,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225.54/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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