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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270 and 172.90 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 46,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,683.34/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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