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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 298.81 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 298.81 and 165.50 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 298.81 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/298.81 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 298.81 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 49,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.06/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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