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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 297.60 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 297.60 and 174.16 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 297.60 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/297.60 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 297.60 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 51,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,830.02/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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