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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 274.38 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 274.38 and 166.14 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 274.38 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/274.38 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 274.38 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 45,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585.49/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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