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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.65, 297.68 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.65, 297.68 and 179.42 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.65 : 297.68 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.65/297.68 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.65x = 297.68 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.65x = 53,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407.36/198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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