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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.24 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.24 and 120.42 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.24 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.24 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.24 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 32,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903.56/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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