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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.61, 270.27 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.61, 270.27 and 171.01 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.61 : 270.27 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.61/270.27 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.61x = 270.27 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.61x = 46,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218.87/195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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