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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.35 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.35 and 174.97 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.35 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.35 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.35 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 47,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,652.65/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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