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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 297.80 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 297.80 and 107.16 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 297.80 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/297.80 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 297.80 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 31,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912.25/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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