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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 274 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 274 and 171.04 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 274 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/274 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 274 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 46,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864.96/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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