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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.34 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.34 and 161.28 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.34 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.34 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.34 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 44,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084.28/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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