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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 272.83 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 272.83 and 170.53 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 272.83 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/272.83 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 272.83 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 46,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.70/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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