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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 296.59 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 296.59 and 173.09 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 296.59 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/296.59 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 296.59 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 51,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,336.76/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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