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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 273.69 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 273.69 and 174.06 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 273.69 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/273.69 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 273.69 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 47,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.48/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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