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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.54 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.54 and 179.82 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.54 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.54 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.54 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 48,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,648.50/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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