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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 273.24 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 273.24 and 161.55 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 273.24 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/273.24 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 273.24 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 44,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141.92/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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