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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 274.23 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 274.23 and 123.98 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 274.23 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/274.23 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 274.23 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 33,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,997.66/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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