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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.70, 297.57 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.70, 297.57 and 166.16 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.70 : 297.57 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.70/297.57 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.70x = 297.57 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.70x = 49,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444.23/198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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