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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 298.53 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 298.53 and 164.94 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 298.53 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/298.53 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 298.53 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 49,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239.54/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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