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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.55 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.55 and 171.18 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.55 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.55 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.55 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 50,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,763.43/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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