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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 296.14 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 296.14 and 173.16 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 296.14 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/296.14 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 296.14 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 51,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,278.06/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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