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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.98, 276.30 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.98, 276.30 and 171.18 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.98 : 276.30 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.98/276.30 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.98x = 276.30 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.98x = 47,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,297.03/199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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