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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 297.96 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 297.96 and 172.44 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 297.96 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/297.96 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 297.96 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 51,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,380.22/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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