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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 273.30 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 273.30 and 124.34 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 273.30 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/273.30 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 273.30 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 33,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.12/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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