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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 299.44 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 299.44 and 171.27 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 299.44 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/299.44 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 299.44 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 51,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283.98/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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