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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 271.86 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 271.86 and 169.85 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 271.86 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/271.86 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 271.86 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 46,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,174.06/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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