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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 273.44 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 273.44 and 123.47 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 273.44 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/273.44 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 273.44 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 33,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760.14/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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