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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.12 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.12 and 171.86 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.12 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.12 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.12 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 47,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280.53/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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