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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.57 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.57 and 117.64 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.57 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.57 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.57 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 35,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123.77/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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