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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 298.32 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 298.32 and 169.57 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 298.32 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/298.32 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 298.32 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 50,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586.12/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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