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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 297.52 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 297.52 and 164.71 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 297.52 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/297.52 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 297.52 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 49,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004.57/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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