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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 298.49 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 298.49 and 117.52 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 298.49 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/298.49 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 298.49 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 35,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078.54/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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