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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.84, 274.34 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.84, 274.34 and 121.16 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.84 : 274.34 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.84/274.34 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.84x = 274.34 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.84x = 33,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.03/198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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