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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 273.40 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 273.40 and 169.81 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 273.40 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/273.40 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 273.40 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 46,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426.05/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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