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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 296.91 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 296.91 and 170.82 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 296.91 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/296.91 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 296.91 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 50,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,718.17/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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