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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.61 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.61 and 178.54 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.61 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.61 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.61 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 48,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,849.87/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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