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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 271.98 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 271.98 and 176.73 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 271.98 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/271.98 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 271.98 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 48,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,067.03/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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