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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.32 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.32 and 179.20 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.32 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.32 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.32 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 53,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,458.94/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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