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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 272.92 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 272.92 and 173.46 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 272.92 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/272.92 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 272.92 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 47,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.70/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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