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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 273 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 273 and 161.12 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 273 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/273 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 273 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 43,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.76/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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