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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 273.49 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 273.49 and 124.46 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 273.49 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/273.49 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 273.49 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 34,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038.94/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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