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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 298.44 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 298.44 and 160.69 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 298.44 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/298.44 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 298.44 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 47,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956.32/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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