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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 273.96 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 273.96 and 177.12 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 273.96 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/273.96 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 273.96 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 48,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,523.80/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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