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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 273.98 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 273.98 and 121.01 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 273.98 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/273.98 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 273.98 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 33,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153.25/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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