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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 273.84 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 273.84 and 175.16 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 273.84 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/273.84 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 273.84 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 47,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965.81/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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