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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 298.04 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 298.04 and 117.45 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 298.04 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/298.04 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 298.04 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 35,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004.80/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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