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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.33 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.33 and 171.30 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.33 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.33 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.33 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 46,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,650.13/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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