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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 273.56 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 273.56 and 120.54 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 273.56 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/273.56 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 273.56 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 32,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974.32/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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