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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.93 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.93 and 161.58 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.93 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.93 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.93 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 44,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261.61/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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