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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 274.58 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 274.58 and 169.58 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 274.58 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/274.58 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 274.58 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 46,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563.28/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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