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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.70 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.70 and 171.25 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.70 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.70 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.70 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 50,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,808.39/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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