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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 274.82 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.99, 274.82 and 162.54 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.99 : 274.82 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.99/274.82 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.99x = 274.82 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.99x = 44,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,668.43/198.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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