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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 273.91 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 273.91 and 170.98 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 273.91 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/273.91 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 273.91 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 46,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833.90/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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