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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 273.48 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 273.48 and 120.60 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 273.48 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/273.48 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 273.48 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 32,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981.69/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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