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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.16, 273.52 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.16, 273.52 and 119.52 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.16 : 273.52 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.16/273.52 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.16x = 273.52 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.16x = 32,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691.11/198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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