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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 298.50 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 298.50 and 163.72 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 298.50 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/298.50 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 298.50 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 48,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,870.42/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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