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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 270.31 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 270.31 and 168.73 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 270.31 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/270.31 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 270.31 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 45,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608.31/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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