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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.47, 274.31 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.47, 274.31 and 174.47 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.47 : 274.31 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.47/274.31 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.47x = 274.31 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.47x = 47,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,856.62/198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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