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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 296.91 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 296.91 and 162.18 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 296.91 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/296.91 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 296.91 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 48,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.86/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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