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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 272.92 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 272.92 and 170.38 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 272.92 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/272.92 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 272.92 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 46,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500.11/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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