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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 297.92 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 297.92 and 169.88 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 297.92 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/297.92 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 297.92 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 50,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610.65/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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