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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.20, 274.68 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.20, 274.68 and 169.74 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.20 : 274.68 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.20/274.68 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.20x = 274.68 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.20x = 46,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,624.18/199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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