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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.93, 297.92 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.93, 297.92 and 169.87 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.93 : 297.92 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.93/297.92 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.93x = 297.92 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.93x = 50,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,607.67/198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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