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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 295.46 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 295.46 and 176.04 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 295.46 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/295.46 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 295.46 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 52,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,011.90/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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