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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.15 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.15 and 160.17 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.15 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.15 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.15 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 47,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594.52/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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