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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 298.28 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 298.28 and 117.59 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 298.28 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/298.28 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 298.28 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 35,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.55/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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