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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.06 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.06 and 178.44 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.06 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.06 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.06 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 48,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,724.83/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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