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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 274.92 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 274.92 and 165.89 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 274.92 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/274.92 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 274.92 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 45,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.48/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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