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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.30 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.30 and 123.32 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.30 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.30 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.30 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 33,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701.99/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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