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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.44 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.44 and 120.48 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.44 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.44 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.44 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 32,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,944.05/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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