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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.25 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.25 and 170.49 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.25 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.25 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.25 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 46,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,415.90/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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