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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 273.75 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 273.75 and 179.54 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 273.75 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/273.75 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 273.75 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 49,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148.06/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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