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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.53 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.53 and 124.45 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.53 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.53 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.53 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 34,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040.81/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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