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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 296.39 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 296.39 and 170.35 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 296.39 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/296.39 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 296.39 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 50,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,489.72/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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