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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 297.26 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 297.26 and 170.54 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 297.26 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/297.26 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 297.26 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 50,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,693.66/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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