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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 274.84 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 274.84 and 171.92 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 274.84 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/274.84 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 274.84 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 47,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.36/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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