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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 273.23 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 273.23 and 172.11 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 273.23 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/273.23 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 273.23 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 47,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025.62/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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