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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 274.04 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 274.04 and 179.97 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 274.04 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/274.04 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 274.04 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 49,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,318.08/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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