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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 296.10 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 296.10 and 171.48 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 296.10 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/296.10 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 296.10 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 50,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,775.23/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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