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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.38 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.38 and 171.38 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.38 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.38 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.38 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 47,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,024.25/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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