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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 294.99 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 294.99 and 172.53 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 294.99 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/294.99 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 294.99 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 50,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,894.95/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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