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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 297.31 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 297.31 and 164.50 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 297.31 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/297.31 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 297.31 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 48,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,907.50/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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