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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.82, 273.90 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.82, 273.90 and 171.28 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.82 : 273.90 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.82/273.90 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.82x = 273.90 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.82x = 46,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913.59/198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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