Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.59 and 163
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199, 298.59 and 163 is: 244.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199 : 298.59 = 163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199/298.59 = 163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199x = 298.59 × 163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199x = 48,670.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,670.17/199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244.57
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