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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 273.95 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 273.95 and 169.15 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 273.95 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/273.95 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 273.95 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 46,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,336.43/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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