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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.54 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.54 and 124.54 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.54 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.54 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.54 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 34,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.67/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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