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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 270.62 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 270.62 and 166.74 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 270.62 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/270.62 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 270.62 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 45,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122.89/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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