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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 297.66 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 297.66 and 180.32 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 297.66 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/297.66 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 297.66 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 53,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.05/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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