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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.49 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.49 and 111.76 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.49 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.49 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.49 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 33,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247.48/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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