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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 295.74 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 295.74 and 170.60 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 295.74 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/295.74 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 295.74 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 50,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,453.24/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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