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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 272.97 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 272.97 and 170.44 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 272.97 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/272.97 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 272.97 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 46,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.32/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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