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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 298.86 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 298.86 and 170.49 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 298.86 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/298.86 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 298.86 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 50,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,953.12/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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