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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.46 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.46 and 123.46 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.46 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.46 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.46 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 33,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,761.37/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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