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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 297.74 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 297.74 and 107.32 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 297.74 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/297.74 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 297.74 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 31,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953.46/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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