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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.27 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.27 and 169.80 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.27 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.27 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.27 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 46,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231.43/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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