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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 298.76 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 298.76 and 171.54 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 298.76 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/298.76 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 298.76 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 51,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,249.29/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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