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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 295.75 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 295.75 and 176.94 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 295.75 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/295.75 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 295.75 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 52,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.01/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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