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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 297.62 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 297.62 and 111.79 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 297.62 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/297.62 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 297.62 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 33,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,271.17/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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