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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 274.59 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 274.59 and 172.63 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 274.59 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/274.59 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 274.59 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 47,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402.81/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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