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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 273.03 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 273.03 and 161.11 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 273.03 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/273.03 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 273.03 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 43,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987.86/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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