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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 297.12 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 297.12 and 169.72 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 297.12 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/297.12 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 297.12 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 50,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.06/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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