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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 272.94 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 272.94 and 170.22 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 272.94 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/272.94 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 272.94 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 46,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459.85/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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