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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 274.29 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 274.29 and 161.88 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 274.29 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/274.29 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 274.29 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 44,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401.97/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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