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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.68 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.68 and 166.52 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.68 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.68 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.68 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 45,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,739.71/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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