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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 272.58 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 272.58 and 177.44 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 272.58 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/272.58 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 272.58 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 48,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.60/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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