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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 273.18 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 273.18 and 170.20 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 273.18 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/273.18 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 273.18 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 46,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495.24/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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