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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 296.77 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 296.77 and 170.46 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 296.77 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/296.77 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 296.77 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 50,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587.41/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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