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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 297.57 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 297.57 and 162.20 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 297.57 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/297.57 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 297.57 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 48,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,265.85/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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