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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 272.16 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 272.16 and 173.98 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 272.16 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/272.16 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 272.16 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 47,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.53/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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