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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 298.98 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 298.98 and 160.88 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 298.98 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/298.98 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 298.98 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 48,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,099.90/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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