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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.84 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.84 and 172.32 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.84 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.84 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.84 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 47,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188.11/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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