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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.48 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.48 and 162.64 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.48 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.48 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.48 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 48,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382.15/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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