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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 273.57 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 273.57 and 123.58 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 273.57 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/273.57 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 273.57 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 33,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807.78/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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