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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.58, 274 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.58, 274 and 169.20 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.58 : 274 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.58/274 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.58x = 274 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.58x = 46,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360.80/198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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