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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 298.06 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 298.06 and 166.29 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 298.06 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/298.06 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 298.06 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 49,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564.40/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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