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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 298.32 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 298.32 and 173.14 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 298.32 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/298.32 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 298.32 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 51,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.12/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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