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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.36 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.36 and 158.64 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.36 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.36 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.36 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 47,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331.83/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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