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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 273.97 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 273.97 and 123.87 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 273.97 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/273.97 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 273.97 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 33,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,936.66/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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