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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.52 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.52 and 107.16 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.52 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.52 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.52 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 31,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,882.24/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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