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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 298.76 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 298.76 and 118.17 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 298.76 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/298.76 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 298.76 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 35,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.88/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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