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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 297.90 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 297.90 and 178.49 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 297.90 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/297.90 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 297.90 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 53,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172.17/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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