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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 298.89 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 298.89 and 163.49 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 298.89 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/298.89 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 298.89 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 48,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,864.03/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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