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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.54 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.54 and 171.54 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.54 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.54 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.54 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 51,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,040.01/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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