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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 274.19 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 274.19 and 173.61 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 274.19 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/274.19 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 274.19 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 47,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601.26/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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