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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 273.12 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 273.12 and 169.40 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 273.12 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/273.12 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 273.12 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 46,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.53/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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