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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 273.40 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 273.40 and 162.73 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 273.40 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/273.40 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 273.40 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 44,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490.98/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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