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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 274.62 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 274.62 and 170.56 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 274.62 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/274.62 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 274.62 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 46,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,839.19/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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