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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.37 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.37 and 167.87 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.37 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.37 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.37 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 49,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.50/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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