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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.67, 274.18 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.67, 274.18 and 124.97 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.67 : 274.18 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.67/274.18 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.67x = 274.18 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.67x = 34,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,262.90/198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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