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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 273.60 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 273.60 and 175.05 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 273.60 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/273.60 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 273.60 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 47,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,893.68/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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