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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.12 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.12 and 168.32 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.12 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.12 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.12 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 45,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.60/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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