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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.80 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.80 and 120.88 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.80 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.80 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.80 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 33,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,096.94/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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