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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 272.12 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 272.12 and 170.04 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 272.12 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/272.12 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 272.12 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 46,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,271.07/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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