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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.16 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.16 and 170.98 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.16 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.16 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.16 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 46,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533.24/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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