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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 271.55 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 271.55 and 171.14 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 271.55 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/271.55 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 271.55 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 46,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.14/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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