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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 273.65 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 273.65 and 170.80 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 273.65 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/273.65 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 273.65 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 46,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,739.42/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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