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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 298.71 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 298.71 and 113.67 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 298.71 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/298.71 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 298.71 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 33,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,954.37/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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