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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 273.88 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 273.88 and 123.77 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 273.88 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/273.88 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 273.88 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 33,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898.13/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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