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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 297.40 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 297.40 and 168.21 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 297.40 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/297.40 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 297.40 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 50,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025.65/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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