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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 273.55 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 273.55 and 124.66 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 273.55 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/273.55 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 273.55 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 34,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.12/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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