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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.63 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.63 and 117.45 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.63 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.63 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.63 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 31,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.49/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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