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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 296.34 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 296.34 and 176.60 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 296.34 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/296.34 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 296.34 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 52,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333.64/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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