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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 297.34 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 297.34 and 170.24 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 297.34 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/297.34 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 297.34 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 50,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,619.16/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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