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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.02 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.02 and 170.38 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.02 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.02 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.02 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 50,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,095.13/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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