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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 295.79 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 295.79 and 172.26 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 295.79 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/295.79 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 295.79 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 50,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951.92/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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