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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 271.98 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 271.98 and 171.21 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 271.98 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/271.98 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 271.98 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 46,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565.70/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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