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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.05, 298.32 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.05, 298.32 and 171.80 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.05 : 298.32 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.05/298.32 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.05x = 298.32 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.05x = 51,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250.36/199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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