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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.90 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.90 and 117.36 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.90 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.90 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.90 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 34,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961.54/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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