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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.53 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.53 and 170.34 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.53 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.53 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.53 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 50,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,340.58/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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