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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 273.59 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 273.59 and 173.64 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 273.59 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/273.59 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 273.59 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 47,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505.30/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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