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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 273.98 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 273.98 and 163.15 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 273.98 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/273.98 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 273.98 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 44,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,699.15/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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