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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 274.96 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 274.96 and 170.81 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 274.96 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/274.96 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 274.96 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 46,965.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.92/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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