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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 297.30 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 297.30 and 171.68 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 297.30 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/297.30 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 297.30 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 51,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,040.46/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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