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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 298.18 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 298.18 and 158.16 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 298.18 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/298.18 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 298.18 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 47,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160.15/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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