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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.82, 297.98 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.82, 297.98 and 172.66 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.82 : 297.98 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.82/297.98 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.82x = 297.98 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.82x = 51,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,449.23/198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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