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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 270.66 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 270.66 and 122.46 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 270.66 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/270.66 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 270.66 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 33,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145.02/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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