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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 273.80 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 273.80 and 170.44 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 273.80 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/273.80 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 273.80 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 46,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666.47/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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