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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.07, 274.32 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.07, 274.32 and 169.47 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.07 : 274.32 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.07/274.32 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.07x = 274.32 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.07x = 46,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.01/199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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