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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 271.92 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 271.92 and 171.24 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 271.92 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/271.92 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 271.92 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 46,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562.22/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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