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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.02 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.02 and 170.27 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.02 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.02 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.02 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 45,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974.10/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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