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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 274.79 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 274.79 and 169.76 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 274.79 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/274.79 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 274.79 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 46,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,649.46/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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