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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.96 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.96 and 171.51 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.96 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.96 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.96 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 46,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.35/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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