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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 297.36 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 297.36 and 170.06 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 297.36 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/297.36 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 297.36 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 50,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,567.55/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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