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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 273.76 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 273.76 and 171.25 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 273.76 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/273.76 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 273.76 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 46,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,881.40/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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