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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.37, 274.98 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.37, 274.98 and 173.10 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.37 : 274.98 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.37/274.98 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.37x = 274.98 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.37x = 47,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.04/199.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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