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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.36, 273.78 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.36, 273.78 and 120.84 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.36 : 273.78 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.36/273.78 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.36x = 273.78 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.36x = 33,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083.58/198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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