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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.76, 298.23 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.76, 298.23 and 170.02 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.76 : 298.23 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.76/298.23 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.76x = 298.23 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.76x = 50,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,705.06/198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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