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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 273.60 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 273.60 and 124.55 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 273.60 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/273.60 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 273.60 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 34,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,077.27/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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