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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 273.88 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 273.88 and 167.49 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 273.88 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/273.88 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 273.88 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 45,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872.16/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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