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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 294.89 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 294.89 and 173.61 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 294.89 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/294.89 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 294.89 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 51,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,195.42/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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