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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.91, 273.88 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.91, 273.88 and 169.35 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.91 : 273.88 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.91/273.88 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.91x = 273.88 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.91x = 46,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381.58/198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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