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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.15 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.15 and 173.31 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.15 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.15 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.15 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 51,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,324.89/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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