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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 273.54 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 273.54 and 124.64 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 273.54 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/273.54 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 273.54 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 34,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,094.03/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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