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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.89, 297.82 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.89, 297.82 and 160.16 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.89 : 297.82 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.89/297.82 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.89x = 297.82 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.89x = 47,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,696.96/198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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