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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 273.71 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 273.71 and 124.74 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 273.71 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/273.71 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 273.71 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 34,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142.59/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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