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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.68 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.68 and 118.53 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.68 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.68 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.68 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 32,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083.11/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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