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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.53 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.53 and 171.81 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.53 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.53 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.53 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 50,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602.34/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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