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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 297.74 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 297.74 and 169.81 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 297.74 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/297.74 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 297.74 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 50,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,558.91/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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