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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 273.65 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 273.65 and 172.89 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 273.65 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/273.65 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 273.65 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 47,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,310.48/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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