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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 273.96 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 273.96 and 167.76 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 273.96 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/273.96 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 273.96 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 45,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959.53/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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