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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 273.36 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 273.36 and 173.52 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 273.36 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/273.36 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 273.36 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 47,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.43/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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