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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.90, 296.58 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.90, 296.58 and 176.48 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.90 : 296.58 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.90/296.58 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.90x = 296.58 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.90x = 52,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,340.44/197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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