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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.66 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.66 and 124.70 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.66 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.66 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.66 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 34,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.40/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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