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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.34, 273.54 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.34, 273.54 and 120.58 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.34 : 273.54 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.34/273.54 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.34x = 273.54 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.34x = 32,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,983.45/198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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