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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 273.17 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 273.17 and 124.22 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 273.17 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/273.17 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 273.17 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 33,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,934.17/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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