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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 271.41 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 271.41 and 179.77 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 271.41 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/271.41 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 271.41 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 48,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791.38/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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