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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 272.62 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 272.62 and 170.04 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 272.62 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/272.62 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 272.62 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 46,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.30/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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