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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 295.61 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 295.61 and 173.22 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 295.61 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/295.61 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 295.61 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 51,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,204.70/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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