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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.52, 273.34 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.52, 273.34 and 173.82 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.52 : 273.34 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.52/273.34 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.52x = 273.34 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.52x = 47,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511.96/198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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