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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 295.95 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 295.95 and 174.80 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 295.95 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/295.95 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 295.95 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 51,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732.06/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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