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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 272.88 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 272.88 and 165.36 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 272.88 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/272.88 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 272.88 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 45,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123.44/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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