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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.72 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.72 and 124.64 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.72 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.72 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.72 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 34,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116.46/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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