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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 273.64 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 273.64 and 172.49 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 273.64 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/273.64 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 273.64 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 47,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200.16/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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