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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 298.64 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 298.64 and 165.46 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 298.64 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/298.64 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 298.64 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 49,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,412.64/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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