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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.13 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.13 and 176.31 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.13 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.13 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.13 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 47,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979.24/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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