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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 273.47 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 273.47 and 124.44 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 273.47 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/273.47 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 273.47 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 34,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030.61/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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