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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 274.19 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 274.19 and 163.38 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 274.19 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/274.19 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 274.19 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 44,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796.35/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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