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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 294.74 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 294.74 and 171.60 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 294.74 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/294.74 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 294.74 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 50,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.53/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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