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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 294.22 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 294.22 and 170.24 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 294.22 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/294.22 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 294.22 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 50,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088.01/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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