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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 272.49 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 272.49 and 171.02 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 272.49 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/272.49 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 272.49 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 46,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600.99/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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