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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 271.04 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 271.04 and 170.24 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 271.04 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/271.04 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 271.04 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 46,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141.85/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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