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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 295.56 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 295.56 and 170.22 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 295.56 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/295.56 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 295.56 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 50,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,310.22/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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