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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 298.08 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 298.08 and 160.52 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 298.08 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/298.08 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 298.08 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 47,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846.31/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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