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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 298.68 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 298.68 and 170.40 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 298.68 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/298.68 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 298.68 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 50,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,895.07/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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