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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 298.83 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 298.83 and 170.46 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 298.83 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/298.83 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 298.83 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 50,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,938.56/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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