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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.82, 298.04 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.82, 298.04 and 162.46 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.82 : 298.04 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.82/298.04 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.82x = 298.04 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.82x = 48,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419.58/198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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