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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 272.03 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 272.03 and 169.62 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 272.03 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/272.03 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 272.03 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 46,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139.52/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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