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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.66 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.66 and 179.64 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.66 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.66 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.66 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 48,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621.36/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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