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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 273.84 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 273.84 and 170.64 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 273.84 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/273.84 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 273.84 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 46,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727.20/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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