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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.34 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.34 and 165.38 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.34 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.34 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.34 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 45,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204.97/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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