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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 295.80 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 295.80 and 172.10 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 295.80 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/295.80 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 295.80 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 50,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,905.70/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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