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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 274.09 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 274.09 and 179.79 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 274.09 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/274.09 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 274.09 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 49,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279.09/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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