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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 274.39 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 274.39 and 161.97 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 274.39 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/274.39 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 274.39 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 44,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441.51/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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