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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 273.60 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 273.60 and 179.60 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 273.60 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/273.60 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 273.60 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 49,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138.56/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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