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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 297.55 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 297.55 and 167.17 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 297.55 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/297.55 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 297.55 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 49,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,741.43/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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