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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.10, 297.22 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.10, 297.22 and 171.38 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.10 : 297.22 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.10/297.22 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.10x = 297.22 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.10x = 50,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937.56/199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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