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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.31, 273.41 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.31, 273.41 and 170.62 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.31 : 273.41 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.31/273.41 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.31x = 273.41 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.31x = 46,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.99/198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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