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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 295.53 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 295.53 and 173.68 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 295.53 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/295.53 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 295.53 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 51,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,327.65/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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