Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.99, 297.97 and 170.29
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 198.99, 297.97 and 170.29 is: 254.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198.99 : 297.97 = 170.29 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198.99/297.97 = 170.29/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198.99x = 297.97 × 170.29 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198.99x = 50,739.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,739.58/198.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254.99
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