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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 271.36 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 271.36 and 172.44 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 271.36 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/271.36 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 271.36 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 46,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793.32/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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