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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 275.39 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 275.39 and 170.21 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 275.39 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/275.39 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 275.39 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 46,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,871.90/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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