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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.20 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.20 and 169.88 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.20 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.20 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.20 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 46,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241.34/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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