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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 297.73 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 297.73 and 166.31 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 297.73 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/297.73 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 297.73 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 49,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515.48/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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