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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 297.72 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 297.72 and 164.40 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 297.72 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/297.72 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 297.72 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 48,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945.17/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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