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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 297.12 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 297.12 and 166.52 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 297.12 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/297.12 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 297.12 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 49,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476.42/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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