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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 297.94 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 297.94 and 170.68 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 297.94 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/297.94 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 297.94 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 50,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,852.40/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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