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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 271.35 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 271.35 and 169.39 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 271.35 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/271.35 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 271.35 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 45,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.32/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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