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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 274.72 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 274.72 and 173 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 274.72 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/274.72 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 274.72 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 47,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,526.56/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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