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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.22 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.22 and 169.98 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.22 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.22 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.22 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 50,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,351.48/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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