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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 297.84 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 297.84 and 177 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 297.84 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/297.84 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 297.84 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 52,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.68/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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