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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.46, 297.96 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.46, 297.96 and 164.71 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.46 : 297.96 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.46/297.96 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.46x = 297.96 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.46x = 49,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,076.99/198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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