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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 296.75 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 296.75 and 168.32 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 296.75 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/296.75 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 296.75 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 49,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,946.63/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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