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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.40, 273.18 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.40, 273.18 and 170.72 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.40 : 273.18 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.40/273.18 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.40x = 273.18 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.40x = 46,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,637.29/198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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