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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 297.63 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 297.63 and 169.89 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 297.63 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/297.63 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 297.63 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 50,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,564.36/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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