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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 274.56 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 274.56 and 171.20 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 274.56 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/274.56 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 274.56 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 47,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,004.67/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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