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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 272.30 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 272.30 and 179.96 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 272.30 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/272.30 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 272.30 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 49,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,000.85/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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