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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.01 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.01 and 173.22 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.01 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.01 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.01 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 47,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117.57/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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