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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.44 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.44 and 168.14 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.44 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.44 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.44 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 50,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,011.56/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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