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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.51 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.51 and 176.94 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.51 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.51 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.51 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 47,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,864.04/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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