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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.69, 274.47 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.69, 274.47 and 171.36 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.69 : 274.47 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.69/274.47 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.69x = 274.47 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.69x = 47,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,033.18/198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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