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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 297.66 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 297.66 and 164.36 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 297.66 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/297.66 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 297.66 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 48,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,923.40/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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