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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 274.08 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 274.08 and 166.40 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 274.08 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/274.08 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 274.08 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 45,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.91/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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