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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273 and 173.55 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 47,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379.15/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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