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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.70 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.70 and 117.36 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.70 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.70 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.70 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 34,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,938.07/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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