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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 271.80 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 271.80 and 169.72 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 271.80 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/271.80 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 271.80 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 46,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,129.90/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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