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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 274.17 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 274.17 and 115.74 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 274.17 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/274.17 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 274.17 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 31,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,732.44/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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