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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 297.06 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 297.06 and 168.90 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 297.06 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/297.06 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 297.06 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 50,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.43/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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