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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 297.54 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 297.54 and 169.89 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 297.54 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/297.54 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 297.54 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 50,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.07/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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