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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 272.63 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 272.63 and 169.76 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 272.63 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/272.63 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 272.63 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 46,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,281.50/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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