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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 273.91 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 273.91 and 123.81 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 273.91 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/273.91 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 273.91 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 33,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,913.58/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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