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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.04, 297.66 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.04, 297.66 and 162.68 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.04 : 297.66 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.04/297.66 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.04x = 297.66 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.04x = 48,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423.33/199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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