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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 297.16 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 297.16 and 176.93 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 297.16 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/297.16 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 297.16 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 52,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576.52/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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