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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.35, 274.24 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.35, 274.24 and 173.71 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.35 : 274.24 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.35/274.24 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.35x = 274.24 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.35x = 47,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639.42/198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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