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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 295.32 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 295.32 and 170.09 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 295.32 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/295.32 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 295.32 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 50,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229.50/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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