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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 272.99 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 272.99 and 171.99 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 272.99 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/272.99 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 272.99 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 46,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951.98/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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