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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273.54 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273.54 and 124.55 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273.54 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273.54 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273.54 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 34,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,068.04/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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