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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 273.20 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 273.20 and 168.86 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 273.20 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/273.20 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 273.20 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 46,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132.55/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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