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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 274.41 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 274.41 and 168.93 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 274.41 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/274.41 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 274.41 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 46,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.08/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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