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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 275.42 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 275.42 and 173.51 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 275.42 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/275.42 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 275.42 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 47,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,785.88/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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