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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 293.96 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 293.96 and 170.42 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 293.96 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/293.96 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 293.96 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 50,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,095.62/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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