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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 297.96 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 297.96 and 171.92 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 297.96 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/297.96 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 297.96 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 51,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225.28/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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