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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 274.53 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 274.53 and 173.52 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 274.53 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/274.53 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 274.53 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 47,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,636.45/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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