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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.77, 274.05 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.77, 274.05 and 170.96 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.77 : 274.05 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.77/274.05 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.77x = 274.05 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.77x = 46,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850.22/198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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