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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 296.70 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 296.70 and 173.53 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 296.70 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/296.70 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 296.70 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 51,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486.35/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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